The internet is filled with roundups of the best white T-shirts, and I love that for us, but that’s not the only T-shirt color in the sea. I wear a T-shirt multiple times a week, and only sometimes is it a white one. There are an overwhelming number of T-shirt colors available to choose from in this world, but I can confidently say that the six hues that I’ve highlighted below are the most useful and timeless. (And yes, one of the colors is white.) I humbly consider myself to be a T-shirt expert, so what else is there to do than share the best tees in the most essential colors with you?
Below, you’ll find what I consider to be the top five T-shirts in the most important colors to own. For the sake of consistency, I kept it to all short-sleeve tees. Aside from that, you’ll find a variety of price points and options from both mainstream and more under-the-radar brands. Scroll on to add your next tee to cart.
Black
Fun fact: I own this perfect tee in three colors.
There’s a reason why this flattering cap-sleeve tee has sold out multiple times.
Perfectly polished.
I like this airy tee so much that I own two of them.
The pointelle fabric adds a sweetness to this Cou Cou Intimates option.
Gray
I’ve worn this so many times this summer, I might need to buy a second one.
The ribbed trim makes it look polished.
Slightly oversized, but without being sloppy.
This 100% lyocell tee even looks ridiculously soft.
White
This highly coveted tee deserves all the hype it routinely gets.
This V-neck baby tee feels especially forward.
The fact that I’ve been wearing this one for years says a lot.
Our editors are enamored with this buzzy new brand’s tees.
This baby tee has more of a boxy cut, which makes it more versatile in my opinion.
Red
The prettiest cherry red and the best fitted cut.
I wouldn’t mind owning this in any color, but the red is pretty great.
This medium-weight tee is perfect for fall.
It’s as classic and chic as T-shirts get.
This looks far more expensive than it is.
Blue
This is the kind of T-shirt color that’ll get you compliments from strangers.
High quality, low price point.
Perfect fit, perfect rich navy hue.
It’s only a matter of time before this low-key cobalt tee sells out.
Chocolate Brown
The number of colors this wallet-friendly Aritzia style comes in is mind-blowing, but I’m partial to the mocha one.
This soft, slightly cropped tee is an outfit-maker.
This lightweight option has such a nice drape.
This will never go out of style.
You can always count on Gap to have great tees.
